Smart Swaps

If you want eat healthier, one of the easiest ways to do it is to look for substitutes.

Instead of salty peanuts, go with raw cashews with a dash of spice. Or opt for plain yogurt with berries for sweetness, instead of the flavored gunk.

Same rule applies to other things, outside the realm of health. Jeff Bezos made tables out of doors in the early days, and there’s no shortage of other entrepreneurs who have made offices out of garages.

Swapping a traditional option for an alternative isn't just a way to stay lean, of course, but a creative exercise in realizing your ambitions by using what you already have available.